Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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